What I liked about the Walled Garden as a Photographer

• It feels like its own little world- tucked away and secluded, you wouldn’t know it was there if you drove by.
• You can get married outside! I love shooting outside; there is a sense of freedom about it that you cannot match elsewhere.
• Victorian vibes- it’s quite simply a charming Victorian garden. I loved the random rusty metal cogs poking out of some of the walls, bright orange brick walls covered in vines, the wrought iron work, the hedgerows and the cool apple-covered archway.

Basically, this venue oozes character.

I met with Emily, wedding events planner, and I asked her what makes the Walled Garden such a great wedding venue in Nottingham and here’s what she had to say:

It’s perfect for couples who want to put their own twist on things

Many couples love to do a bit of DIY- it allows them to truly personalise their wedding. The Walled Garden has a marquee that is a bit like a ‘shell’ that gives each couple complete freedom to arrange and decorate the space as they wish. So that we can accommodate any wedding theme or style.

The bridal suite, owing to its high ceilings and large windows, is filled with natural light which is very flattering to photograph in. The suite is very spacious too, it can easily accommodate 6-7 bridesmaids while you all get ready for the day ahead.

A bit of an odd one, but I think the décor is ace, I personally love the greens and they provide a ‘clean’ non-distracting area to shoot against. There’s nothing worse than bad wallpaper as a photographer because it will end up in your photos. Guests can stay on-site, owing to you getting exclusive use of 25 bedrooms, which makes things so chilled out in the morning for the Groom. One groom was so relaxed he even offered me a beer before the ceremony!

The Garden is surrounded by beautiful flowers

There is a rose wall, a Bramley apple archway and even a grapevine that is over 100 years old!

Outdoor lighting extends the day

Our tree lighting allows the wedding party to enjoy the wonderful surroundings after dark by providing a warm evening atmosphere.

My favourite fact about the Walled Garden

It was once owned by the founder of the Raleigh Cycle Company. One of my first bikes was a Raleigh.

The pictures only give a tiny glimpse of what the garden has to offer. Every wedding that I have photographed at the Walled Garden has been incredible, and I’ve shot there over 1o times now!

If you want some more inspiration for finding an alternative wedding venue in Nottingham, don’t miss my post on my top venues in Nottingham